The NIHR plays a key role in investing in the research fabric of the nation to support research in health, public health and social care.

We make this investment by funding NHS and research active organisations to provide research infrastructure or support, such as through our Biomedical Research Centres or Clinical Trials Units, or to address other NIHR priorities such as through our Research Schools, Research Design Service and Research Units with partner academic institutions.

On these pages you can find out more about how we support research and how to apply for any funding opportunities.

We invest in supporting research in the NHS - funding people, research centres, units, networks and other facilities - thereby creating the most integrated health research system in the world. Through this investment in infrastructure, the NHS conducts world-class clinical research at all points in the development pipeline.

Our Global Health Research Programme builds on existing expertise within the UK and the wider global health research community to commission and support internationally outstanding applied health research that addresses issues affecting the poorest and most vulnerable people in low and middle income countries.